Episode

474. What is real and what is fake on LinkedIn?

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Informed: the podcast for LinkedIn® users
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Jan 10, 2026
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Summary

What is real and what is fake on LinkedIn? We're looking at some fake accounts this week. Postbag Gillian Whitney voice note Can anything be done to stop DMs fragmenting when sending LinkedIn recommendations? LinkedIn security fake account Update on fake LinkedIn security accounts via Guy Strijbosch Where did all the Top Voices go? Keep your headline short: check out some tips on the importance of making a quick impact with your profile headline. UpLift Live conference discount Our most recent LaunchPad call went well, and now we're offering a conference discount to Informed listeners. Use INFORMED to get 20% off an in-person ticket to UpLift Live 26 . That offer is valid until 11.55pm UK time on Saturday 17 January, and then it's a 10% discount after that. Solo and small business owners : join the Espresso+ community to improve your LinkedIn and online presence. Find out more at jesp.me/join Support the show : Informed is not sponsored, so all production and hosting is self-funded. To make a small donation, go to jesp.me/informed-tip – thanks!